Dig It!

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Whether you have a large backyard garden or containers on a balcony, Dig It! from HGTV will help you grow and maintain your vegetables from seed to harvest, no matter your level of experience. Join Kelly Smith Trimble, gardening expert and editor at HGTV.com, as she answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions like which vegetables grow best together, or how to fix soil issues. This podcast features advice originally heard on the HGTV.com digital series, Dig It!Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms Apply.

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Episodes

Companion Planting: Carrots, Potatoes, Beans, Herbs

Today, we're talking about planting together and sowing separately. To start, we’ll discuss how to plant your carrots for a successful harvest, if you should plant crops within the same family near each other, and the best type of beans to use to grow up a corn stalk. We’ll also discuss if you can plant different kinds of herbs in one pot. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial to...

Jun 02, 2022•9 min•Ep. 11

Fall Planting: Garlic, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Broccoli

This episode is all about fall! We’ll learn how to harvest your garlic and brussels sprouts and how to best protect your plants from cabbage worms. We’ll also cover the best time to start your fall planting - hint, it’s good to know when the first frost date is in your region! Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.s...

May 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 10

Tomatoes: Watering, Pruning and Preserving Your Plants

In this episode, it's all about that quintessential summer fruit - tomatoes. We discuss how to ripen green tomatoes, how to keep hornworms in check, and if you need to pinch the suckers off of your tomato plant. We’ll also discuss how to water your tomato plant and keep the soil healthy. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https...

May 19, 2022•10 min•Ep. 9

Summer Crops: Growing in Hot Climates, Sweet Vs. Hot Peppers, Beans

This episode is all about what to plant for the dog days of summer ... we're talking sweet versus hot peppers, and one of our favorites for beginners: beans! We’ll also discuss how to harvest sweet potatoes, pollinate your corn and the methods you can use to grow a hanging basket to keep your garden safe from your dog. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Fin...

May 12, 2022•12 min•Ep. 8

How to Grow Zucchini, Cucumbers, Watermelons & Squash

Cucurbits! It's a fancy way of talking about cucumbers, squash! This week you’ll learn how to protect your zucchini from insects, how you know if your cucumber and watermelon are ready to pick, and what time of year you can plant your winter squash. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.simplecast.com/episodes/how-t...

May 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 7

Herbs: Cilantro, Lavender, Basil, Mint

Herbs! This week you’ll learn about which herbs you can grow to improve your health, which herbs to grow if you want to add flavor and dimension to cooking, and which herbs are just fun to grow regardless of what you’re using them for. Learn about partial sun herbs, how to water and harvest your herbs and which herbs grow well together. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today...

Apr 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 6

Gardening Basics Pt. 2: Protecting Plants From Pests, Harvesting At The Right Time of Day

More on the basics! Welcome to gardening basics part 2. Learn how to plant to protect your garden from pests, what time of day you should harvest your plants, which soil to use for vegetables, and more. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.simplecast.com/episodes/gardening-basics-pt-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Apr 21, 2022•12 min•Ep. 5

Gardening Basics Pt. 1: Choosing Soil, Prepping, Composting

We're digging into gardening 101 and the basics... and that means we have to start from the ground up - with soil! You’ll learn how to prep and refresh your soil, how to compost, and more. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.simplecast.com/episodes/gardening-basics-pt-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Apr 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 4

Spring Planting: Snap Peas, Lettuce and More

Learn all about spring planting! We’re answering some listener questions around harvesting, how to grow snap peas and lettuce in a small container, how to keep your garden alive during the winter, and more. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.simplecast.com/episodes/spring-planting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Apr 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 3

Seed Starting: Types of Seeds, Indoor Growing, Transplanting

Learn all about seed starting! We're serving up some listener questions around soil, grow lights and the best seeds for fast germination. You’ll also learn when to transplant your veggies and if you should start growing them indoors or outdoors. Want even more home and gardening tips? Stream some of your favorite HGTV shows on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/digit to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcript here: https://dig-it.simplecast.com/episodes/seed-star...

Mar 31, 2022•10 min•Ep. 2

Introducing: Dig It!

First episode releases March 31, 2022... Whether you have a large backyard garden or containers on a balcony, Dig It! from HGTV will help you grow and maintain your vegetables from seed to harvest, no matter your level of experience. Join Kelly Smith Trimble, gardening expert and editor at HGTV.com, as she answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions like which vegetables grow best together, or how to fix soil issues. This podcast features advice originally heard on the HGTV.com digital ...

Mar 15, 2022•1 min•Ep. 1

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